Max Fleischer (1883-1972) Artist Biography and Art Gallery Collection
Max Fleischer was an American animator, inventor, film director and producer. Fleischer was a pioneer in the development of the animated cartoon and served as the head of Fleischer Studios. He brought such animated characters as Betty Boop, Koko the Clown, Popeye and Superman to the movie screen and was responsible for a number of technological innovations including the Rotoscope. Born on 17 July 1883 in Vienna, Austria, Max Fleischer was raised in a family of creative and inventive people. Immigrating to the United States with his family when he was four years old, Fleischer was raised in New York City. His entry into the field of animation began in 1915 when he and his brother, Dave, produced instructional cartoons for the U. S. Army. He was soon noticed by Paramount Pictures and contributed greatly to early innovations in the animation industry. During the 1930's, Max Fleischer released some of his most popular cartoon stars, including Betty Boop and Popeye. Although he and his brother created a few feature-length films hoping to capitalize on the success of Disney’s Snow White (1938), they were generally unsuccessful movies. It has been said that Max Fleischer was “at his best with grotesquely designed characters and wild non-sequitur sight gags; he was at his worst when trying to emulate Walt Disney.”
Max Fleischer sold his studio to Paramount but continued to work with the company as the production chief of cartooning until his retirement in the 1960's. Fleischer lost a lawsuit against Paramount in 1955 over the removal of his name from the credits of his films. While Fleischer had issues over the breach of contract, he had avoided suing to protect his son-in-law, Seymour Kneitel, who still had a position with Paramount's Famous Studios. The lawsuit was lost because the court decided that, though Fleischer's case had merit, the statute of limitations had expired. In 1958, Fleischer revived Out of the Inkwell Films, Inc. and partnered with his former animator, Hal Seeger to produce 100 color Out of the Inkwell (1960–1961) cartoons for television. Actor Larry Storch performed the voices for Koko and supporting characters Kokonut and Mean Moe. Throughout his career, Fleischer was known for his experimental and innovative techniques; he is credited with more than 20 motion picture production inventions and he was always trying out new tricks with the color, sound, and optical aspects of his work. Although he passed away in 1972, Max Fleischer is still recognized as one of the greatest American animators of the twentieth century.
Betty Boop and Bimbo by Fleischer Studios is a Limited Edition Sericel bearing the Official King Features Syndicate/Betty Boop Seal. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 10.5" x 12.5" (Sericel). ** Please note there is no background for this Sericel. It is being sold with this in mind.** Gallery List...
$ 200.00 $ 40.00
Betty Boop Moon (1999) by Fleischer Studios is a Limited Edition Sericel Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate, Inc. and The Hearst Collection depicting the favorite cartoon character, Betty Boop. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 13.5" x 16.5" (Image). Gallery List Price: $450.00 USD. This Betty Boop Sericel is one for both...
$ 450.00 $ 72.00
Betty Boop on Motorcycle by Fleischer Studios is a Limited Edition Sericel Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate, Inc. and The Hearst Collection with Fleischer Studios, Inc. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16" x 14" (Framed) and 7.5" x...
$ 260.00 $ 41.60
Betty Boop on Motorcycle by Fleischer Studios is a Limited Edition Sericel Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate, Inc. and The Hearst Collection with Fleischer Studios, Inc. depicting the cartoon favorite, Betty Boop. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 8" x 6" (Image). Gallery List Price: $200.00 USD. This Betty Boop Sericel...
$ 200.00 $ 36.00
Betty Boop on Motorcycle by Fleischer Studios is a Limited Edition Sericel Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate, Inc. and The Hearst Collection with Fleischer Studios, Inc. depicting the cartoon favorite, Betty Boop. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 15"...
$ 260.00 $ 41.60
Gabby on Scaffolding (1992) by Max Fleischer (1883-1972) is a Limited Edition Animation Cel with Hand Painted Color Licensed by Fleischer Studios, Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 125, and Bearing Max Fleischer's Authorized Signature. Comes with a Full Color Lithograph Background and includes a...
$ 395.00 $ 85.90
Guarding Betty by Myron Waldman (1908-2006) is a Limited Edition Hand Painted Animation Cel Numbered in Sequence at 162 out of a total Edition Size of only 200 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Full Color Lithograph Background and a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 12" x 14" (Cel and...
$ 1,295.00 $ 233.00
Let's Rumble by Myron Waldman (1908 - 2006) is an Extremely Limited Artist Proof Edition Hand Painted Animation Cel AP Numbered in Sequence at 6 out of a total Edition Size of only only 15 Hand Signed by Myron Waldman. Includes a Full Color Lithograph Background and a Certificate of Authenticity....
$ 1,450.00 $ 290.00
Orders Up (2000) by Myron Waldman (1908 - 2006) is a Extremely Limited Artist Proof Edition Hand Painted Animation Cel AP Numbered in Sequence at 27 out of a total Edition Size of only 50 Hand Signed by Myron Waldman. Includes a Full Color Lithograph Background and a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx....
$ 1,295.00 $ 233.00
Popeye by the American Animator, Film Director and Producer James "Shamus" Culhane (1908-1996) is an Original Pencil Production Drawing on King Features & Fleischer Studios Animation Paper, circa 1960's Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Lennyland Ebiz. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (Border) and 5"...
$ 1,000.00 $ 300.00
Popeye Captain's Wheel by King Features Syndicate is a Limited Edition Deluxe Popeye Sericel Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate Inc and The Hearst Collection, Bears the Official King Features Syndicate Popeye Seal, and comes with a Full Color Lithograph Background and a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 13.5" x 17" (Sericel...
$ 300.00 $ 48.00
Popeye Captain's Wheel by King Features Syndicate is a Limited Edition Popeye Sericel Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate Inc and The Hearst Collection, Bears the Official King Features Syndicate Popeye Seal, that comes Matted ready to Frame with a Full Color Lithograph Background and a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 19.5"...
$ 350.00 $ 56.00
Popeye Spinach by King Features Syndicate is a Limited Edition Popeye Deluxe Sericel Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate Inc and The Hearst Collection, Bears the Official King Features Syndicate Popeye Seal, and comes with a Full Color Giclée Background and a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 13.5" x 17" (Sericel and Background)....
$ 300.00 $ 48.00
Popeye Spinach (2000) by King Features Syndicate is a Limited Edition Popeye Sericel Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate Inc and The Hearst Collection, Bears the Official King Features Syndicate Popeye Seal, and comes with a Full Color Lithograph Background and a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures 13.5" x 16.5" (Sericel and Background)....
$ 300.00 $ 48.00
Popeye Spinach (2000) by King Features Syndicate is a Limited Edition Popeye Sericel Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate Inc and The Hearst Collection, Bears the Official King Features Syndicate Popeye Seal, that comes with a Full Color Lithograph Background, Custom Framed, using acid free and archival materials, and a Certificate...
$ 400.00 $ 64.00
Starstruck Betty (with Elvis) by King Features Syndicate, Inc is a Limited Edition Fine Art Lithograph Print on Paper, Numbered in Sequence out of a Total Edition Size of 5000, and Bears the King Features Official Betty Boop Seal, Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate, Inc. and The Hearst Collection...
$ 250.00 $ 50.00
Tales of the Sea (2002) by Myron Waldman (1908-2006) is a Limited Edition Hand Painted Animation Cel Numbered at 420 out of a total Edition Size of only 500 Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Full Color Lithograph Background and a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 14" x 12" (Cel and...
$ 1,295.00 $ 250.00
Tallstacks (1999) by Myron Waldman is a Limited Edition Popeye Sericel Bearing the Official King Features Syndicate Popeye Seal and is Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of 2500 Officially Licensed by King Features Syndicate Inc and The Hearst Collection. Comes with a Full Color Lithograph Background and...
$ 250.00 $ 75.00
The Big One (2002) by Myron Waldman (1908-2006) is a Limited Edition Hand Painted Animation Cel Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 500 Hand Signed by Myron Waldman. Includes a Full Color Lithograph Background and a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 14" x 12" (Background) and 12.5"...
$ 1,295.00 $ 233.00